October 31 is the Perfect Storm for us: Bennett's Birthday, Halloween, and DUFDN (Dress Up For Dinner Night). But this particular one was even more special because we had special visitors. My parents came to see us and celebrate the perfect storm with us. I think the pictures speak for themselves of our love of dressing up as a family.
Let me introduce to you: Grandpa (Bob the Builder), Grandma (PBR Cowboy), Gavin (The Hippy), Bennett (The 80's Rockstar) and Chloe (1700's Girl)
Chuck decided to go with the old stand-by of Cooter the Redneck and I wanted to do Princess Lea, but didn't have a white, flowy gown (besides my wedding dress which I was NOT going to use as a costume), so I ad-libbed, I've got the Princess Lea hair and the wardrobe of a Jedi Knight. However, one trick-or-treater asked if I was a librarian. Go figure.
Thankfully it wasn't too cold yet so the kids didn't have to wear coats over their costumes so that you get the full effect.
And here is the birthday boy picking out his present: a new parakeet. It was love at first sight. His name is Azul even though he is green and yellow. He is on the fast track to living his dream: becoming a falconer. Now that he knows how to deal with a parakeet, it's all downhill from here.
